Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a complex autoimmune connective tissue disorder. This course outlines the pathological processes associated with scleroderma, types of the disease, and recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching.
Scleroderma is a complex autoimmune connective tissue disorder. This course outlines the pathological processes associated with scleroderma, types of the disease, and recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, and patient teaching.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.75 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.7000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 0.75 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize three pathological processes involved in scleroderma.
Differentiate between localized and systemic forms of scleroderma.
Identify three scleroderma treatment strategies.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Scleroderma
Background
Many Forms
Localized Scleroderma
Systemic Scleroderma
Diagnosis
Management
Teaching Makes a Difference
Hope for the Future
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Myra’s Story
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Shana Jiang, PharmD, BCPS
Subject Matter Expert: Allison Lieberman, PT, MSPT, GCS , CHMShana Jiang, PharmD, BCPS, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2014 from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and completed a pharmacy practice residency with Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, NY. She is now working as a telepharmacist for a major health system.
Writer: Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RNAllison Lieberman, PT, MSPT, GCS, CHM, is the Clinical Manager of the Acute Physical and Occupational Therapy Department at HMH-JFK University Medical Center. She is certified as a Geriatric Specialist and is a manuscript reviewer for several peer-reviewed publications. Allison has spoken at conferences throughout the United States and has authored articles for physical therapy journals. She has extensive experience in providing physical therapy services to patients after stroke in the neuro-critical care environment.
Sooa Devereaux, MSN, RN, has a long history of professional development experience within the hospital setting. She has taught in pre-licensure nursing programs and has mentored many nurses, both new graduate and experienced, throughout her career as a nurse educator. Sooa is a Lead SME Writer at Relias and holds an MSN in Nursing Education.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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